History-maker Kapp basks in 'special' Test ton: 'It's the biggest highlight of my career'

Proteas all-rounder Marizanne Kapp says that her maiden Test century on Monday was the biggest highlight of her career so far.

Coming in at 45-4, Kapp stood tall as the Proteas top-order crumbled against England in the sole Test at County Ground in Taunton.

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Kapp brought up her maiden Test century in only her second Test for her country as she became the fourth Proteas woman to score a Test ton.

The 32-year-old showed her class as she smashed 26 fours to score 150 off 213 balls before she was caught off the bowling of Lauren Bell.

It was a historic moment in Proteas history as Kapp scored the highest Test score by a SA female batter. She also became the second SA female batter to make a Test and ODI century, joining recently retired Mignon du Preez.

Speaking after her gritty innings, Kapp said it was the biggest highlight of her career.

"Usually I aim for the fifties considering the format we usually play, but to come out here and make 150, it's pretty special," Kapp told reporters on Monday.

"It's a massive highlight in my cricketing career... It's definitely right up there. It was a special moment today, I still have to reflect on it."

Kapp, who missed the Proteas' successful Irish tour, says that confidence had a lot to do with her performance as she continues to work on the little things.

"Not too much has changed, I've always enjoyed my batting, but I feel at times, it's difficult to focus on both, so one always takes preference," said Kapp.

"I've worked with some special coaches that have helped me, but I think it's the confidence that's growing and why I'm starting to play a lot better.

"I've just been blessed, Jesus has been so good to me and I don't know why but I've been working